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Urine for a good time

Urine for a good time

Kazuo Salazar March 14, 2024

"Urinetown” is a ragingly raucous and hilariously heartful musical. It was written in 1999 by Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis. It first debuted on Broadway in September of 2001. “Urinetown” opened...

Things to do in Grand Junction

Things to do in Grand Junction

Dane Campbell August 24, 2023

A lot of students come to Grand Junction from bigger cities on the Front Range. Understandably, there is a little bit of a culture shock when first stepping into a smaller town (especially outside of campus). Even...

David's Book Review: "Goodbye, Again"

David’s Book Review: “Goodbye, Again”

David Martinez May 15, 2023

I debated for a while about what I wanted my final book review to be. I recently finished “Blood Debts” by Terry J. Benton-Walker, which was an absolutely fantastic young adult magic story. “How...

Album Review: "Let's Start Here"

Album Review: “Let’s Start Here”

Will Locascio May 15, 2023

Polarizing album releases in the modern hip-hop community often usher in repetitive opinions, confused hypebeasts and a divisive internet discourse where nobody appears to be right, or in their right mind....

Album Review: Kelela's "Raven"

Album Review: Kelela’s “Raven”

Will Locascio March 13, 2023

​ ​Every couple of months, I come across an R&B record that completely knocks me off my feet. It’s usually experimental, a little bit out of left field and sung by a woman with the mythological...

A meal with Morgan: Cafe Sol

A meal with Morgan: Cafe Sol

Morgan Veek September 19, 2022

In the mood for a light and healthy lunch? Head over to Grand Junction’s Café Sol, situated on Main St. The bright interior mixed with earthy tones and upbeat music make for the perfect hangout spot...

major pros and cons

Major Pros & Cons- Graphic Design

Elias Born May 9, 2022

I chose to get a minor, and later a major, in graphic design to pair with a mass communications degree, figuring that getting experience with design would help out my job aspirations in television and...

The Music Criterion- Aethiopes by Billy Woods

The Music Criterion- Aethiopes by Billy Woods

Will Locascio April 24, 2022

Welcome back to another week and another new album to discuss, this week focuses on one of the great writers and poets in hip hop currently, Billy Woods. Billy Woods is an enigma, an existential and brooding...

major pros and cons

Major Pros & Cons: Education

Dane Campbell April 18, 2022

Most people grimace at the thought of returning to their awkward-filled high school years. However, education is one of the most fundamental and respected professions.  I chose to be an education major...

RatemyHousing: Mary Rait & Jay Tolman Halls

RatemyHousing: Mary Rait & Jay Tolman Halls

Will Locascio April 18, 2022

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) has a wide range of dorm halls for students to choose from which have their pros and cons, including the expense. This school year I lived in Rait during the first semester...

April Fools RateMyHousing- University Center

April Fools RateMyHousing- University Center

Jace DiCola April 1, 2022

Students attending Colorado Mesa University (CMU) are given an array of housing options from their first day to graduation.  While the housing prices aren’t extreme, it’s fair to say that it isn’t...

Day Trippin'- Utah & The National Arches

Day Trippin’- Utah & The National Arches

Gwyn Elliott March 30, 2022

There are many advantages to living in Grand Junction: the university, the nature or its 245 days of sunshine. Another great thing about Grand Junction is that its proximity to notable towns and scenic...

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